1960 Fiat 500 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 17 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 1,106 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volvo 66 (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Volvo 66 weights approximately 265 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. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1960 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1960 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 500 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 500 | 66 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 500 cc | 1106 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |