1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2000 Mazda Protege
To start off, 2000 Mazda Protege is newer by 26 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Protege is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 765 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Protege, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Mazda Protege (164 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (156 Nm). This means 2000 Mazda Protege will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2000 Mazda Protege has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Protege will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2000 Mazda Protege | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulia | Protege |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
