1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, 2006 Volvo S60 is newer by 43 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S60 (206 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S60 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S60, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Volvo S60 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2006 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Giulia | S60 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |