1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 375 kg more than 1957 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, 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Giulietta | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 45 L |