1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1987 Mazda 626
To start off, 1987 Mazda 626 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 626. (146 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 626 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 626, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 626. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1987 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Giulietta | 626 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |