1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 GTV (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | GTV | 740 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |