1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1974 Volvo 140 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 140 (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 140 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600.
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, 1974 Volvo 140 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 600 | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
Make | Abarth | Volvo |
Model | 600 | 140 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |