1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 is newer by 13 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 760 (153 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 760 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Volvo 760 (240 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1984 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Giulia | 760 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |
