1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1984 Volvo 360 is newer by 15 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 115 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 360. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 360 weights approximately 396 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 360. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Coupe | 360 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
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 | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 57 L |