2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 38 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 6 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 40 kg more than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Grande Punto | Luce |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
