1969 Fiat 130 vs. 2010 Volvo V70
To start off, 2010 Volvo V70 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V70 (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2010 Volvo V70.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 130 | V70 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
