1992 BMW 540 vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 22 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 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 600 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 540 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
