1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1978 Volvo 164
To start off, 1978 Volvo 164 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 164. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 164.
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, 1975 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 164. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1978 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 130 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3235 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3350 mm |
