1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1979 Volvo 265
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 265 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 265. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 265. 1979 Volvo 265 has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 265 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1979 Volvo 265 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 75 | 265 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |