1967 Mazda Luce vs. 2006 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2006 Skoda Fabia is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Fabia (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 270 kg more than 1967 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, 2006 Skoda Fabia (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Luce | 2006 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | Luce | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
