1999 Mazda Demio vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1999 Mazda Demio 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda Demio (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda Demio should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 80 kg more than 1999 Mazda Demio.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Demio. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda Demio | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Demio | Luce |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
