1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | GTV | 121 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |