1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1960 Mazda R 360 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 515 kg more than 1960 Mazda R 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulietta | R 360 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 22 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 63 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 1770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 55 L |