1959 Fiat 600 vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 54 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 1012 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.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 600 | S60 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2776 mm |
