1968 Fiat Dino vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1972 Mazda Luce is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat Dino weights approximately 250 kg more than 1972 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, 1968 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat Dino | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Dino | Luce |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
