1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, 1970 Mazda 616 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda 616 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulietta | 616 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2480 mm |
