1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1963 Volvo 120
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1963 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1963 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volvo 120 weights approximately 427 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, 1963 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1963 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Abarth | Volvo |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 120 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |