1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 is newer by 31 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 940 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 940 (111 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 940 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 940 weights approximately 449 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Volvo 940 (157 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm). This means 1990 Volvo 940 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1200 | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 1200 | 940 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 157 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |