1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1976 Mazda 818 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 818 weights approximately 139 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulietta | 818 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2320 mm |