1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, 1988 Volvo 760 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 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 760 (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 760 weights approximately 382 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, 1988 Volvo 760 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Giulia | 760 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |