1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1990 Volvo 240
To start off, 1990 Volvo 240 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 240 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1990 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Giulietta | 240 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |