1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, both 1974 Fiat 131 and 1974 Volvo 244 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,125 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 244 (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 244 weights approximately 374 kg more than 1974 Fiat 131. 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, 1974 Volvo 244 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131. 1974 Volvo 244 has automatic transmission and 1974 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1974 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Volvo 244 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 131 | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 131 | 244 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2125 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |