1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2012 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2012 Fiat Albea is newer by 42 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, 2012 Fiat Albea (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Albea weights approximately 101 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 2012 Fiat Albea | |
| Make | Mazda | Fiat |
| Model | Luce | Albea |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
