1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 66 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 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 66 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 66 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 595 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
