1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1957 Volvo 120
To start off, 1957 Volvo 120 is newer by 8 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Volvo 120 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1957 Volvo 120.
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 | 1957 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1500 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
