1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 552 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | GT | V50 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 62 L |
