1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2006 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 37 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 710 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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 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 | 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulia | DB9 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 570 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 85 L |