1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1970 Volvo 145
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 145 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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, 1970 Volvo 145 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1970 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 132 | 145 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |