1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1964 Volvo 120
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Volvo 120 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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, 1964 Volvo 120 (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1964 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 850 | 120 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2610 mm |