1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 17 kg more than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulietta | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 57 L |
