1962 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Grand Break (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 240 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1962 Fiat Grand Break.
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, 1975 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat Grand Break | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Break | 240 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
