1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1967 Volvo 120
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1967 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo 120 weights approximately 378 kg more than 1969 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, 1967 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1967 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1967 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 1300 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1014 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 | 27 L | 45 L |
