1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 23 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 700 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Caprice | Luce |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
