1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1980 Volvo 343
To start off, 1980 Volvo 343 is newer by 21 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 70 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 343 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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 343 (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 1980 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1980 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Abarth | Volvo |
Model | 850 | 343 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |