1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 1750 | 66 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |