1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 974 kg more than 1956 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulietta | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 97 L |