2005 Dodge Charger vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 35 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 573 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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Charger | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Charger | Luce |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
