1988 Fiat Uno vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1988 Fiat Uno is newer by 15 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, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 370 kg more than 1988 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Uno. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Uno | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Uno | Luce |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
