1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1985 Volvo 780 is newer by 20 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), 1985 Volvo 780 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (127 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 780 weights approximately 840 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, 1985 Volvo 780 (250 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1985 Volvo 780 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 | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Giulia | 780 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |
