1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1967 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1967 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volvo P 1800 (102 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. 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, 1967 Volvo P 1800 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 500 | 1967 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Abarth | Volvo |
Model | 500 | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |