1976 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 240 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 240 (157 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 Nm). This means 1975 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Spider | 240 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |
