1957 Fiat 600 vs. 1962 Volvo 120
To start off, 1962 Volvo 120 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Volvo 120 (67 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo 120 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1957 Fiat 600. 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, 1962 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 600 | 1962 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 600 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
