1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1970 Volvo 145
To start off, 1970 Volvo 145 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 145. (102 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 145 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Volvo 145 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1970 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Giulia | 145 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
