1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1985 Volvo 245
To start off, 1985 Volvo 245 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 245 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano (191 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 245. (157 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 245. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano has automatic transmission and 1985 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1985 Volvo 245 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 1985 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Caimano | 245 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1278 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 157 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |