1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda R-100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda R-100 would be higher. At 1,963 cc, 1968 Mazda R-100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 266 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100.
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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulietta | R-100 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2270 mm |
