1959 Fiat 750 vs. 1960 Volvo 120
To start off, 1960 Volvo 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Volvo 120 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Volvo 120 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. 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, 1960 Volvo 120 (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 750 | 1960 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 750 | 120 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 746 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 68 L |