1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1997 Volvo V90
To start off, 1997 Volvo V90 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo V90 (178 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo V90 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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, 1997 Volvo V90 (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1997 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 600 | V90 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
