2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 31 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 970 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Discovery | Luce |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |