1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1980 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. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | 1900 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1287 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 | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
