1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 40 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 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 940 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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 | 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | Giulia | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4280 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 379 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 275 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 77 L |
