1970 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1970 Mazda 616

To start off, both 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1970 Mazda 616 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Alfa Romeo GTV 1970 Mazda 616
Make Alfa Romeo Mazda
Model GTV 616
Year Released 1970 1970
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1962 cc 1586 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 131 HP 79 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 124 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 78 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.5 mm 83 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 1040 kg 910 kg
Vehicle Length 4110 mm 4160 mm
Vehicle Width 1590 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2480 mm