1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1969 Volvo 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo 120 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1969 Volvo 120 (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 1300 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 45 L |
