1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 769 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2010 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Spider | S80 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 138 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 67 L |