1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1984 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 and 1984 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 240 weights approximately 210 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 240. (157 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1984 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 90 | 240 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 157 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1290 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |