1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 240 weights approximately 374 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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, 1975 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 124 | 240 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |