1975 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,961 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 110 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | GTV | Luce |
Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 57 L |