1975 Volvo 240 vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 240 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Volvo 240 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Volvo 240 | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Volvo | Fiat |
| Model | 240 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2301 mm |
