1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Mazda 121
To start off, both 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1977 Mazda 121 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 86 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 121 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1977 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1977 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulia | 121 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
