1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1979 Volvo 260
To start off, 1979 Volvo 260 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 260 weights approximately 760 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, 1979 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1979 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 750 | 260 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
