1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1992 Volvo 850
To start off, 1992 Volvo 850 is newer by 23 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 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1992 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 850. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volvo 850 weights approximately 610 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, 1992 Volvo 850 (221 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1992 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1992 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Coupe | 850 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 90 mm |
| 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 | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 73 L |
