1968 Fiat 850 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 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850.
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, 1979 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 850 | 66 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |