1999 Alfa Romeo Bella vs. 1999 Volvo C70
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella and 1999 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella (223 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1999 Volvo C70. (161 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella should accelerate faster than 1999 Volvo C70.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella (282 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volvo C70. (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volvo C70. 1999 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella has manual transmission. 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella | 1999 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Bella | C70 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
