1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,357 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda RX-8 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 | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Giulietta | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1357 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2703 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
