1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1983 Volvo 740 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 740 weights approximately 702 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 700 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Top Speed | 180 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 | 570 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |
