1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1979 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 700 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 700 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
