1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1965 Volvo 122
To start off, 1965 Volvo 122 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo 122 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volvo 122 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volvo 122 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo 122 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200. 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 122 (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo 122 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1200 | 1965 Volvo 122 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 1200 | 122 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1219 cc | 1782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |