1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1941 Volvo PV
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Volvo PV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Volvo PV would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Volvo PV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1941 Volvo PV. (85 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1941 Volvo PV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Volvo PV weights approximately 627 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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.
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1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1941 Volvo PV | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Giulietta | PV |
Year Released | 1955 | 1941 |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 1490 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2880 mm |