1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 50 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 1099 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulia | Vanquish |
Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2067 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1294 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 78 L |