1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Volvo 145
To start off, 1968 Volvo 145 is newer by 14 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo 145 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 145 weights approximately 470 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, 1968 Volvo 145 (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Giulietta | 145 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |