2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2007 Fiat Palio II is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Palio II (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 154 kg more than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
Because 1969 Mazda Luce is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mazda Luce. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Palio II, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Palio II | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Palio II | Luce |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 57 L |