1999 BMW 740 vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 31 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 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 975 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW 740 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 740 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1060 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 |
