1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1992 Volvo 850
To start off, 1992 Volvo 850 is newer by 20 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, 1992 Volvo 850 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1992 Volvo 850.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 850. (221 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1992 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 130 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 73 L |
