2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 41 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | LR2 | Luce |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
