1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 265. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 265. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Giulietta | 265 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |