1957 Fiat 1200 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 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volvo 760 (108 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 760 weights approximately 470 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, 1987 Volvo 760 (205 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1200 | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1200 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 82 L |
