1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1960 Volvo 120
To start off, both 1960 Abarth 750 and 1960 Volvo 120 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 16 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Volvo 120 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1960 Abarth 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1960 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Abarth | Volvo |
Model | 750 | 120 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 79.4 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 | 535 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |