1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 is newer by 47 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 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 2010 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2010 Volvo XC70 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. 2010 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Giulia | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
