1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 66 (56 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131.
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, 1978 Fiat 131 (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 131 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 131 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
