1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1970 Volvo 164
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 242 kg more than 1970 Volvo 164. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 164. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1970 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 130 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
