1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 26 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 770 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | 75 | Rapide |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2989 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 91 L |