1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (102 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 28 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 (167 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulietta | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |