1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1978 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. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 1600 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
