1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 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 | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulia | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1307 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 61 L |
