1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 42 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 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 376 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulietta | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 76 L |