1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint vs. 1976 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint and 1976 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volvo 240 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint.
Because 1976 Volvo 240 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 Volvo 240. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint, 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, 1976 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint | 1976 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Sprint | 240 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |