1984 Holden Camira vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1984 Holden Camira is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Holden Camira. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 20 kg more than 1984 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Camira. (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Camira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Camira | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Camira | Luce |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
