1982 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 9 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider (108 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 170 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Spider | Luce |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
