1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 609 kg more than 1974 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 Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulia | Vanquish |
Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1760 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2067 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1294 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 78 L |