1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1236 kg more than 1971 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, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | Giulia | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2226 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2920 mm |
