1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 is newer by 22 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 940 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 940. (111 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 940. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 940 weights approximately 334 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) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (157 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | GTV | 940 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
