1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, 1980 Volvo 240 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 240 (152 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 240 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1980 Volvo 240 (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1300 | 1980 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 1300 | 240 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |