1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1970 Volvo 140
To start off, 1970 Volvo 140 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 140 weights approximately 586 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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, 1970 Volvo 140 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1970 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 1000 | 140 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2610 mm |
