1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1978 Volvo 164
To start off, 1978 Volvo 164 is newer by 19 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200.
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, 1978 Volvo 164 (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1978 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1200 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3350 mm |
