1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 is newer by 24 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, 1996 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1996 Volvo 960.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 130 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
