1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 39 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 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 1284 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 | 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulia | Vanquish |
Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 460 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 542 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 322 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 | 1914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |