1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry is newer by 36 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 2,999 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (190 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Camry weights approximately 305 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, 2006 Toyota Camry (268 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Camry |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2999 cc |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
