1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1983 Volvo 760
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 760 (156 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1983 Volvo 760.
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, 1983 Volvo 760 (234 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1983 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Alfa 6 | 760 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |