1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1991 Volvo 240
To start off, 1991 Volvo 240 is newer by 20 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Volvo 240 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 (190 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 240. (157 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1991 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Giulia | 240 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
