1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 310 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | 75 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4282 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 77 L |
