1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1994 Mazda 323
To start off, 1994 Mazda 323 is newer by 29 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 323. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 323 weights approximately 240 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 323. (103 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1994 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulia | 323 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1322 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 142 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |