1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 13 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 1,963 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda RX-3 weights approximately 105 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 (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1978 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulia | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |
