1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Aston Martin V8
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 258 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1977 Aston Martin V8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | Giulia | V8 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 340 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
