1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 24 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 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (280 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 260 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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (315 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulia | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 76 L |
