1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 850 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
