1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1978 Volvo 264
To start off, 1978 Volvo 264 is newer by 17 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 264 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 264 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 264 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 264 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Volvo 264 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 264 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 | 1978 Volvo 264 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Giulietta | 264 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
