1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500.
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 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 500 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
