1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1988 Volvo 245
To start off, 1988 Volvo 245 is newer by 14 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 245.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 245. (158 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1988 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Giulia | 245 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 158 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |