1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (109 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 213 kg more than 1966 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, 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Giulia | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 142 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2610 mm |