1963 Abarth 750 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 66 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1963 Abarth 750. 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, 1978 Volvo 66 (94 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 750. (57 Nm). This means 1978 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 750. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 750 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 750 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
