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 75 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 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 765 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (176 Nm @ 3500 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 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
