1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1967 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 15 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mazda Luce weights approximately 174 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1967 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Alfasud | Luce |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
