1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1998 Volvo V70
To start off, 1998 Volvo V70 is newer by 26 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, 1998 Volvo V70 (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo V70 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1972 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Volvo V70 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1998 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 130 | V70 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
