1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 1972 Mazda 818 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 818 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulia | 818 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2320 mm |