1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,278 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 2300 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 2300 | 66 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2278 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |