1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, 2005 Volvo S60 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S60 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Volvo S60.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo S60 (331 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 130 | S60 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
