1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133.
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, 1981 Volvo 240 (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 133 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2660 mm |
