1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-7 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 2,292 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-7 (105 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 12 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 RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda RX-7 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 RX-7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulia | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 105 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |