1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 429 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, 2010 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 5663 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3710 mm |
