2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 31 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 19 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Panda | Luce |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
