1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, both 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle and 1975 Volvo 260 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 260 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. 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, 1975 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Eagle | 260 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |