1948 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66.
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. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 6C | 66 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |