1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 1994 Mazda 626 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 626 weights approximately 337 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mazda 626 (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulietta | 626 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
