1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1980 Volvo 343
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 30 kg more than 1980 Volvo 343.
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. 1980 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1980 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Alfetta | 343 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |