1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 343 (117 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 343. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 90 | 343 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |