1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 2,316 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1984 Volvo 740 (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Alfetta | 740 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |