1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1969 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1969 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo P 1800 (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Volvo P 1800 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1969 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | GT | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |