1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 15 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1595 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, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulia | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 435 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2920 mm |