1995 Fiat Vivace vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1995 Fiat Vivace is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Vivace. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 340 kg more than 1995 Fiat Vivace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mazda Luce is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mazda Luce. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Vivace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Vivace | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Vivace | Luce |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
