2000 GMC Savana vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2000 GMC Savana is newer by 30 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Savana (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Savana weights approximately 1180 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, 2000 GMC Savana (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Savana | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Savana | Luce |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2510 mm |
