1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 53 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP) has 469 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 1081 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, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 | 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulietta | Vanquish |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 521 HP |
Torque | 95 Nm | 577 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |