1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 11 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Abarth | Volvo |
Model | 1300 | 66 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |