1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 39 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 1,984 cc, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 248 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, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Luce | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1404 mm |
