1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | GTA | 66 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
