1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 4 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 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 55 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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, 1973 Fiat 132 (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 132 | Luce |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1754 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |