1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1960 Volvo 120
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1960 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Volvo 120 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1960 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1300 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
