1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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 GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | GTA | 66 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |