1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 90 | 66 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |