1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1964 Volvo 120
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Volvo 120 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1964 Volvo 120.
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, 1977 Fiat 132 (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo 120. (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 132 | 1964 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 132 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 45 L |
