1960 Fiat 500 vs. 1966 Volvo 144
To start off, 1966 Volvo 144 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volvo 144 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Volvo 144 (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Volvo 144 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo 144 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. 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, 1966 Volvo 144 (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Volvo 144 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 500 | 1966 Volvo 144 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 500 | 144 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 500 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2620 mm |