1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 37 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 8 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 | 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulietta | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |