1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1973 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 130 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
