1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1969 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,618 cc, 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Luce (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 255 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulia | Luce |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2618 cc |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
