1986 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 16 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 450 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, 1986 BMW 730 (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 730 | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 730 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
