1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1978 Mazda 323
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 375 kg more than 1978 Mazda 323.
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. 1978 Mazda 323 has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1978 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Alfetta | 323 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1415 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |