1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1976 Volvo 343
To start off, 1976 Volvo 343 is newer by 10 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volvo 343 weights approximately 20 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, 1976 Volvo 343 (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1976 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1976 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Giulia | 343 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |