1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1990 Volvo 240
To start off, 1990 Volvo 240 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1990 Volvo 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1990 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 130 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
