1969 Fiat 600 vs. 1977 Volvo 260
To start off, 1977 Volvo 260 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Volvo 260 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1969 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, 1977 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600. 1977 Volvo 260 has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 600 | 1977 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 600 | 260 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 2662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |