1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 240 weights approximately 194 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 2600 | 240 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |