1988 Honda Concerto vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1988 Honda Concerto is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 60 kg more than 1988 Honda Concerto.
Because 1969 Mazda Luce is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mazda Luce. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Honda Concerto (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Concerto | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Concerto | Luce |
Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |