2005 Fiat Punto vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2005 Fiat Punto is newer by 35 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 11 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Fiat Punto. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Punto | Luce |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
