1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 28 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, 1977 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500.
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. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1949 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1949 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Fiat 1500 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 1500 | 66 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |