1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 240 weights approximately 254 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 1750 | 240 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |