1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2005 Rover Streetwise
To start off, 2005 Rover Streetwise is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover Streetwise (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover Streetwise should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover Streetwise weights approximately 60 kg more than 1970 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover Streetwise. (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover Streetwise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 2005 Rover Streetwise | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | Luce | Streetwise |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
