1941 Fiat 500 vs. 1963 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1963 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Volvo P 1800 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1941 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1941 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1941 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Fiat 500 | 1963 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 500 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
