1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1986 Volvo 242
To start off, 1986 Volvo 242 is newer by 20 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Volvo 242 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1986 Volvo 242. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1986 Volvo 242. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Volvo 242 weights approximately 660 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Volvo 242. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Volvo 242.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1986 Volvo 242 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Giulia | 242 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |
