1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 599 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Volvo S80 (240 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 Nm). This means 2011 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2011 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Giulia | S80 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 67 L |