1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 740 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 583 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Alfetta | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 745 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 105 L |