1995 Lada Samara vs. 1967 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1995 Lada Samara is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1995 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mazda Luce weights approximately 130 kg more than 1995 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lada Samara | 1967 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Samara | Luce |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
