1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1968 Mazda R-100 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 1,963 cc, 1968 Mazda R-100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 152 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100.
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 R-100 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda R-100 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 R-100 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulietta | R-100 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |