1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 1987 Volvo 760 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volvo 760 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 760 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1957 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, 1987 Volvo 760 (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1100 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 82 L |
