1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,319 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 740. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1983 Volvo 740. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Volvo 740 (190 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Alfa 6 | 740 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |