1964 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, 1981 Volvo 343 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 343 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1981 Volvo 343 (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat Cabriolet | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Cabriolet | 343 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |