1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 1,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Abarth 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Abarth 1500 (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Abarth 1500 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
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:
1952 Abarth 1500 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Abarth | Volvo |
Model | 1500 | 66 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3910 mm |