1980 Fiat 127 vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1980 Fiat 127 and 1980 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 240 (152 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 127. (49 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 240 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1980 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Volvo 240 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Volvo 240. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Fiat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Volvo 240 (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 127 | 1980 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 127 | 240 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1049 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2650 mm |