1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Mirafiori 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Mirafiori | 66 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
