1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1978 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 4 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 44 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda Cosmo 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 | 1978 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulia | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |