1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100. 1976 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1953 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1953 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1100 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
