1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (220 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |
