1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 1965 Volvo 220 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo 220 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Volvo 220 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Giulietta | 220 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| 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 | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 45 L |
