1962 Volvo 220 vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 220 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Volvo 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat 500 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1962 Volvo 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Volvo 220 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Volvo 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Volvo 220 | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Volvo | Fiat |
| Model | 220 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1072 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
