1973 Lancia Beta vs. 1967 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1973 Lancia Beta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mazda Luce weights approximately 60 kg more than 1973 Lancia Beta.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Lancia Beta (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lancia Beta | 1967 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Beta | Luce |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |
