2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 35 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Grande Punto | Luce |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
