1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 1900 | 66 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |