1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 124 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1980 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 Fiat 124 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 124 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 124 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
