1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 940 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 940 (111 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 940 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 940 weights approximately 414 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. 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, 1990 Volvo 940 (157 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm). This means 1990 Volvo 940 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 124 | 940 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 157 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |