1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1967 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulia | DB6 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |