1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1972 Mazda Luce is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 170 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Luce (118 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Spider | Luce |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
