1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, 1988 Volvo 760 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 760 (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 760 weights approximately 852 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. 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, 1988 Volvo 760 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 500 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2780 mm |
