1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1965 Volvo 122
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 122. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 122 would be higher. At 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo 122 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 122. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 122. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo 122 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 122. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 122.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1965 Volvo 122 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Spider | 122 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |