2000 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2000 Fiat Barchetta is newer by 30 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 2,620 cc, 1970 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 195 kg more than 2000 Fiat Barchetta.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda Luce (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Barchetta | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Barchetta | Luce |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2590 mm |
