1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1991 Mazda 626
To start off, 1991 Mazda 626 is newer by 28 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 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1991 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1991 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mazda 626 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Mazda 626, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Mazda 626 (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1991 Mazda 626 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 | 1991 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulia | 626 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
