1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1349 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulietta | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2920 mm |