2005 Cadillac Seville vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Seville is newer by 37 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 797 kg more than 1968 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, 2005 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Seville | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Seville | Luce |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
