1994 Honda Civic vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1994 Honda Civic is newer by 25 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 2,618 cc, 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Civic (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 130 kg more than 1994 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Civic | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | Luce |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2618 cc |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
