1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1965 Volvo 120
To start off, 1965 Volvo 120 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volvo 120 (67 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo 120 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750. 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, 1965 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1965 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 750 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |
