1974 Mazda Luce vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 24 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Luce. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1974 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Luce | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 4164 cc |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |
