1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1971 Volvo 145
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Volvo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volvo 145 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo 145 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Volvo 145 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 500 | 1971 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 500 | 145 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2620 mm |