1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1981 Volvo 240 (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Giulia | 240 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |
