1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,566 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 75 | 66 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1566 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |