1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, both 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1980 Volvo 244 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 244. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | GTV | 244 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 80 mm |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |