1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2010 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i20 is newer by 40 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 2,620 cc, 1970 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Luce (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 29 kg more than 2010 Hyundai i20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Hyundai i20 (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 2010 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Mazda | Hyundai |
| Model | Luce | i20 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 1396 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1226 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2525 mm |
