1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1970 Volvo 120
To start off, 1970 Volvo 120 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 120 (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 120 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1961 Fiat 600. 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, 1970 Volvo 120 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 1970 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 600 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
