1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1974 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1974 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Mazda RX-4. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1974 Mazda RX-4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | GTV | RX-4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 165 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 | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
