1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 47 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 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda RX-8 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 | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulia | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1341 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |