1969 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1980 Volvo 343
To start off, 1980 Volvo 343 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 343 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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 GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1980 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | GTA | 343 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
