1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 would be higher. At 1,479 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 (346 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 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 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 has manual transmission. 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 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:
1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | GP 158 | 66 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |