1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 1972 Mazda 818 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 818 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1972 Mazda 818 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulia | 818 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |
