1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 840 kg more than 1978 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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 | 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulietta | Vanquish |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 5934 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 454 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 322 km/hour |
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 | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |