1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1971 Volvo 145
To start off, 1971 Volvo 145 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Volvo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volvo 145 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo 145 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200. 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, 1971 Volvo 145 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 1200 | 1971 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 1200 | 145 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2620 mm |