1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 2,316 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (81 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 500 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |
