1996 Honda Accord vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 220 kg more than 1968 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mazda Luce is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mazda Luce. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Honda Accord (200 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | Luce |
Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |