1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 131 (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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 Fiat 131 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 131 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 131 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
