1999 Dodge Durango vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1999 Dodge Durango is newer by 29 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Durango (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Durango weights approximately 825 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, 1999 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Durango | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Durango | Luce |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
