1974 Mazda Luce vs. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,620 cc, 1974 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda Luce (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda Luce weights approximately 105 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Luce | 1985 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Luce | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 1794 cc |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
