1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 130 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
