1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (115 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori weights approximately 60 kg more than 1968 Volvo 120. 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, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Mirafiori | 120 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
