1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1972 Volvo 145
To start off, 1972 Volvo 145 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 145 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 145 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1956 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, 1972 Volvo 145 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1972 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1100 | 145 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| 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 | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
