1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1997 Volvo S90
To start off, 1997 Volvo S90 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo S90 (177 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo S90 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo S90 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130. 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, 1997 Volvo S90 (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo S90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1997 Volvo S90 has manual transmission. 1997 Volvo S90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1997 Volvo S90 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 130 | S90 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3235 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
