1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 17 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 Volvo 960.
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, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 130 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3237 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
