1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 55 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 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP) has 458 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 805 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage 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 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | Giulietta | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 510 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2601 mm |
