1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 770 kg more than 1958 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulietta | V8 Zagato |
Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 432 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 536 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 104 L |