1977 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, both vehicles can yield 140 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo GT | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | GT | 240 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |