1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 545 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (417 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | GTV | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4282 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1645 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 77 L |
