1996 Fiat Palio vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1996 Fiat Palio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Palio. (60 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 255 kg more than 1996 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda Luce (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Palio. (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Palio | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Palio | Luce |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
