1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 12 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (145 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster 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, 1986 Mazda 929 (230 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1986 Mazda 929 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 | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulia | 929 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 230 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |