1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1970 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1970 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo P 1800 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1960 Abarth 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, 1970 Volvo P 1800 (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1970 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 600 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
