1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 360 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 360 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1984 Volvo 360.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 360. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 90 | 360 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 57 L |