1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte 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 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 940 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 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Mazda | Maserati |
| Model | Luce | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3064 mm |
