1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP) has 265 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 939 kg more than 1957 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulietta | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2620 mm |