1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 40 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 2,614 cc, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1965 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, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulia | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 61 L |
