1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1973 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1973 Volvo 1800 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volvo 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1973 Volvo 1800 (154 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1300 | 1973 Volvo 1800 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 1300 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |