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 |
