2001 Fiat Brava vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2001 Fiat Brava is newer by 28 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 7 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 Fiat Brava. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Brava. (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Brava | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Brava | Luce |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1170 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 |
