1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1990 Volvo 240
To start off, 1990 Volvo 240 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 240 weights approximately 195 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, 1990 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1990 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 132 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
