1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1957 Volvo 120
To start off, 1957 Volvo 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Volvo 120 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Volvo 120 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 1957 Volvo 120 (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 600 | 1957 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 600 | 120 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |