1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1961 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | Giulietta | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 113 L |
