1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1980 Volvo 265 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 265 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 265 (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 600 | 265 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
