1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1980 Volvo 244 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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 Coupe (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 244. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Coupe | 244 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
