1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1990 Volvo 780 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 780 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 780 (200 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 780 weights approximately 401 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (181 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 780. (143 Nm). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | GTV | 780 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 143 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |