1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1983 Volvo 740 is newer by 24 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 2,319 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 740 (129 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 740 weights approximately 282 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, 1983 Volvo 740 (190 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1500 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |
