1964 Fiat Berline vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, 1980 Volvo 245 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 245. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 245 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1964 Fiat Berline.
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, 1964 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Berline | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Berline | 245 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
| 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
