1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 450 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (161 Nm). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulia | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 58 L |
