1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | GTV | 66 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |