1969 Volvo 120 vs. 1987 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1969 Volvo 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 120. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Volvo 120 | 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
| Make | Volvo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 120 | 90 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |
