1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 636 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Alfa Romeo |
Model | V8 Volante | 2000 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |