1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1972 Mazda Luce is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 20 kg more than 1951 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1400 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
