1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1975 BMW 1602 is newer by 5 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1602 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 120 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 1602 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
