1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (81 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 102 kg more than 1971 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 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulia | Luce |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 57 L |
