1972 Fiat X1-9 vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1972 Fiat X1-9 is newer by 3 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat X1-9 (74 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat X1-9 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 170 kg more than 1972 Fiat X1-9.
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, 1969 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat X1-9. (98 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat X1-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat X1-9 | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | X1-9 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
