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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 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 (206 Nm) has 112 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. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 2393 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |