1996 Fiat Brava vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1996 Fiat Brava is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Brava (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Brava should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Fiat Brava.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Brava. (113 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Brava | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Brava | Luce |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1369 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
