1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP) has 428 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 940 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | Giulia | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 543 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 105 L |
