1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1953 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 417 kg more than 1955 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1953 Aston Martin DB4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulietta | DB4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 77 L |