1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 80 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo 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 | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulia | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |