1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, 1982 Volvo 360 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volvo 360 (101 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volvo 360 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Volvo 360 (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Volvo 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 500 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
