1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 130 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3237 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
