1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Because 2012 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 2012 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | 1900 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2815 mm |
