1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1979 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1979 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 11 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 50 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. 1979 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1979 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | GTV | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |