1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Mazda 818
To start off, both 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1977 Mazda 818 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 10 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1977 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulia | 818 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |