1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1974 Volvo 245
To start off, 1974 Volvo 245 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 245 (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 245 weights approximately 434 kg more than 1970 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, 1974 Volvo 245 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1974 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 124 | 245 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1394 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |