1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 Volvo 265
To start off, 1978 Volvo 265 is newer by 12 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 265 weights approximately 774 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 265. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1978 Volvo 265 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Giulia | 265 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |