1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66. 1976 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Alfa 6 | 66 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |