1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1974 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,620 cc, 1974 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Luce. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda Luce weights approximately 184 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1974 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulietta | Luce |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
