1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 43 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 665 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | Luce | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2855 mm |
