1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1973 Mazda 616
To start off, both 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1973 Mazda 616 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 138 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1973 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulia | 616 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
