1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1977 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1977 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulia | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 165 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |