1961 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1974 Volvo 343
To start off, 1974 Volvo 343 is newer by 13 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 45 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 347 kg more than 1974 Volvo 343. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 343. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Grand Break | 1974 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Break | 343 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |
