1984 Fiat 131 vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, both 1984 Fiat 131 and 1984 Volvo 360 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 360 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 360 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Volvo 360 (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Fiat 131 | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 131 | 360 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |