1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, 1980 Volvo 245 is newer by 21 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 245 (81 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 245 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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, 1980 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1500 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
