1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1987 Volvo 240
To start off, 1987 Volvo 240 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 240 weights approximately 333 kg more than 1960 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, 1987 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1987 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Giulietta | 240 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |