1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 10 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 640 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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Caprice | Luce |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
