1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1958 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 130 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB3.
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, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1958 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | Giulietta | DB3 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1357 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
