1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 536 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Spider | V50 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |