2000 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 520 kg more than 1969 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, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Silverado | Luce |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2618 cc |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6270 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
