1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, 2007 Volvo V70 is newer by 37 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, 1970 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V70. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 47 kg more than 1970 Fiat 130.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V70 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 130 | V70 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
