1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1988 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 23 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1290 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, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage 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 | 1988 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | Giulia | Virage |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5338 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 344 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 105 L |
