1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1984 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1984 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 450 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1984 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1984 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulia | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
