1963 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1995 Volvo 850
To start off, 1995 Volvo 850 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,983 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 850 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Fulvia. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 850 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1963 Lancia Fulvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Volvo 850 (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Fulvia. (116 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Fulvia. 1995 Volvo 850 has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Fulvia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Fulvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Volvo 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Fulvia | 1995 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Fulvia | 850 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 73 L |