1990 Honda Legend vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1990 Honda Legend is newer by 22 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 360 kg more than 1968 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, 1990 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Legend | Luce |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
