1961 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1970 Volvo 140
To start off, 1970 Volvo 140 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 24 kg more than 1970 Volvo 140. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Grand Break | 1970 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Break | 140 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
