1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1997 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 31 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (335 HP) has 253 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1966 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, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (488 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 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 | 1997 Aston Martin DB7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulia | DB7 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 335 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 488 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |