1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 492 kg more than 1969 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 130 | Luce |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |