2001 Kia Visto vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2001 Kia Visto is newer by 33 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, 1968 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2001 Kia Visto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 260 kg more than 2001 Kia Visto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Visto. (74 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Visto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Visto | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Visto | Luce |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
