1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 714 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (149 Nm). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | Giulietta | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1355 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 97 L |
