1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 910 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | GTV | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 521 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |
