1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1973 Volvo 145
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 145 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1973 Volvo 145 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1973 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1973 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Giulietta | 145 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
