1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1994 Fiat Punto is newer by 21 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 30 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 290 kg more than 1994 Fiat Punto. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Punto. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Punto | Luce |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
