1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | GTA | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2240 mm |
