1967 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1970 Volvo 120
To start off, 1970 Volvo 120 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lancia Fulvia (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 120 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1967 Lancia Fulvia.
Because 1970 Volvo 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Volvo 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Volvo 120 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lancia Fulvia. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lancia Fulvia | 1970 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Fulvia | 120 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2610 mm |
