1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1978 Volvo 164
To start off, 1978 Volvo 164 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595.
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, 1978 Volvo 164 (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Abarth 595 | 1978 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 595 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3350 mm |
