1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66.
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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 1000 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
