1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulia | 929 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |
