1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1956 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 1956 Volvo P 1900 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Volvo P 1900 (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Volvo P 1900 should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1956 Volvo P 1900.
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:
| 1949 Fiat 1500 | 1956 Volvo P 1900 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1500 | P 1900 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
