1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1200 (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 1975 Volvo 66 (94 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm). This means 1975 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1200 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
