1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2008 Volvo V50
To start off, 2008 Volvo V50 is newer by 34 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, 2008 Volvo V50 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 138 kg more than 2008 Volvo V50.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V50. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2008 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 130 | V50 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
