1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1962 Volvo 220
To start off, 1962 Volvo 220 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Volvo 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Volvo 220 (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Volvo 220 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo 220 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Volvo 220 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1962 Volvo 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 1962 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1100 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1962 |
| 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 | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1015 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 | 45 L |
