1979 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1980 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1980 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 10 kg more than 1980 Mazda Cosmo.
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. 1980 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1980 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulietta | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |