1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1974 Volvo 343
To start off, 1974 Volvo 343 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 343 weights approximately 408 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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. 1974 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1974 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Abarth | Volvo |
Model | 750 | 343 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 943 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |