1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 44 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 (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 610 kg more than 1969 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulia | Vantage |
Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |