1977 Volvo 66 vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1977 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Volvo 66 | 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
| Make | Volvo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 66 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
