1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2010 Fiat Panda is newer by 40 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, 2010 Fiat Panda (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 40 kg more than 2010 Fiat Panda.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Fiat Panda (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Mazda | Fiat |
| Model | Luce | Panda |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
