1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 1987 Volvo 760 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volvo 760 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 760 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 1987 Volvo 760 (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | 90 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 82 L |
