1971 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 1972 Mazda 818 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 818 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo GT | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | GT | 818 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2320 mm |