1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 780 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | GTV | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 745 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |