1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, 2006 Mazda 6 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 6 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | GTV | 6 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
