1973 Fiat 126 vs. 1968 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1973 Fiat 126 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo P 1800 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1973 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Volvo P 1800 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 126 | 1968 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 126 | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |