1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. Both 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1978 Volvo 66 are equipped with a 1,289 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 150 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider (121 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Spider | 66 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |