1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 38 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 65 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Luce | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
