1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1969 Mazda Luce is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 640 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 500 | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 500 | Luce |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 57 L |