1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 6 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 130 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Lancia Beta (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Beta | Luce |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
