1996 BMW 745 vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 26 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 845 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, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 745 | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 745 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |
