1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1968 Volvo 120 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 120 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1956 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Giulietta | 120 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2300 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 | 864 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
