1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1975 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. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 6C | 66 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73 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 |