1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 124 and 1972 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 54 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 124 (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 124 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
