1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | 2600 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
