1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1973 Fiat 132 and 1973 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 100 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 132 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
