1979 Volvo 66 vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 131 (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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, 1974 Fiat 131 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Volvo 66 | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Volvo | Fiat |
Model | 66 | 131 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |