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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-7.
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 | 1570 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |
