1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (81 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Giulia | 66 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |