1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 1987 Volvo 760 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volvo 760 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 760 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1974 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, 1987 Volvo 760 (258 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1987 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Giulia | 760 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 258 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 82 L |