1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 125 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, 1967 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 125 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 125 | 66 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |