1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 75 | 66 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |