1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1970 Volvo 164
To start off, 1970 Volvo 164 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 164 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1969 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1969 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 164 weights approximately 724 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300. 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, 1970 Volvo 164 (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Abarth 1300 | 1970 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Abarth | Volvo |
Model | 1300 | 164 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2730 mm |