1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2000 Volvo S40
To start off, 2000 Volvo S40 is newer by 26 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, 2000 Volvo S40 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2000 Volvo S40.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Volvo S40 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2000 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 130 | S40 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
