1955 Fiat 1400 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400.
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, 1955 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1955 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1955 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1955 Fiat 1400 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:
| 1955 Fiat 1400 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1400 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
