1983 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1983 Fiat Ritmo and 1983 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 240 (112 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1983 Fiat Ritmo. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1983 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Volvo 240 (185 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Ritmo. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Ritmo | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Ritmo | 240 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 112 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
