1976 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo GT (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 170 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818. 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo GT | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | GT | 818 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2290 mm |