1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 21 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 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 66 (56 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500.
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, 1980 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 500 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
