1975 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 2 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 150 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Because 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia, 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2000 Mazda Familia has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Familia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | GTV | Familia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1961 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |
