1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (109 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1500 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
