1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2008 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2008 Skoda Fabia is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 65 kg more than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (109 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 2008 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | Luce | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
