1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1969 Volvo 120 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo 120 (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 750. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo 120 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1958 Abarth 750. 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, 1969 Volvo 120 (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 750 | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 750 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
