1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1990 Volvo 940

To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 is newer by 16 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), 1990 Volvo 940 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 940 (111 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 940 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 940 weights approximately 364 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (157 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1990 Volvo 940
Make Alfa Romeo Volvo
Model Giulia 940
Year Released 1974 1990
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 111 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 157 Nm
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 88.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 80 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1010 kg 1374 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2780 mm


 

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