1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1980 Volvo 260 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 260. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 260 weights approximately 867 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, 1980 Volvo 260 (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 260 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 | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 260 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
