1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1996 Volvo V90
To start off, 1996 Volvo V90 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo V90 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V90 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1978 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Volvo V90 (261 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131. 1996 Volvo V90 has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Volvo V90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 131 | 1996 Volvo V90 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 131 | V90 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2444 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 261 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |