Volvo 780 (1986 – 1990) vs Alfa Romeo 75 (1985 – 1992): specs compared
The Volvo 780 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 188 hp. The Alfa Romeo 75 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 212 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 8.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,060 kg against 1,420 kg. At 4,801 mm, the Volvo 780 is 153 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 75.
| Specification |
Volvo
780
1986 – 1990
|
Alfa Romeo
75
1985 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Italy |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1990 | 1985 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 10 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 122 – 200 hp | 95 – 188 hp |
| Torque | 235 – 290 Nm | 132 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 10.8 s | 7.3 – 12.4 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 212 km/h | 175 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 – 12.2 L/100 km | 7.6 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 – 4,801 mm | 4,331 – 4,648 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,631 – 1,753 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,349 – 1,397 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,771 mm | 2,510 – 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,420 – 1,560 kg | 1,060 – 1,250 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.