1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1996 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 878 kg more than 1969 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, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulia | DB7 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 490 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1878 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 85 L |