1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 18 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 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 | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulietta | 929 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |
