1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1973 Mazda Luce is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 100 kg more than 1973 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, 1961 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Berline | Luce |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
