1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Mazda RX-2
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1974 Mazda RX-2 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,292 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda RX-2 (119 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 60 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1974 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulia | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |