1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1977 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 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 50 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 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 | 1977 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulia | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 960 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 |