1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 29 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP) has 253 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 939 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulietta | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
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 | 305 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2620 mm |