1966 Fiat 850 vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1980 Volvo 244 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 244 (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 544 kg more than 1966 Fiat 850. 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, 1980 Volvo 244 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 850 | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 850 | 244 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |