1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1970 Volvo 140
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 140 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1990 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, 1970 Volvo 140 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1970 Volvo 140 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 75 | 140 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1566 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |