1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1960 Volvo 120

To start off, 1960 Volvo 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Volvo 120 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Volvo 120 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1960 Volvo 120 (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Fiat 1200 1960 Volvo 120
Make Fiat Volvo
Model 1200 120
Year Released 1959 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1221 cc 1582 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 53 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 81 Nm 116 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 79.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 80 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 925 kg 995 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1460 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 68 L


 

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