1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 260 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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 Volvo 260 (218 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1980 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. 1980 Volvo 260 has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 90 | 260 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 146 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 218 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1350 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |