1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1963 Volvo 120
To start off, 1963 Volvo 120 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Volvo 120 (67 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volvo 120 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1963 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1963 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1100 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |
