1965 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet 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, both vehicles can yield 94 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat Cabriolet | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Cabriolet | 66 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |