1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 20 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 66 (56 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster 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, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Giulietta | 66 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 95 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |