1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1989 Volvo 244
To start off, 1989 Volvo 244 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 244. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 244 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Fiat Coupe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 244. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1989 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Coupe | 244 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
