1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. Both 1975 Alfa Romeo GT and 1976 Volvo 66 are equipped with a 1,289 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
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 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | GT | 66 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |