1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1977 Mazda 929
To start off, 1977 Mazda 929 is newer by 21 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 929 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1956 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, 1977 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1977 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulietta | 929 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 65 L |