1995 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1995 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1995 Fiat Barchetta and 1995 Volvo 850 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,317 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 850 (251 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 850 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Volvo 850 (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Fiat Barchetta | 1995 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Barchetta | 850 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2317 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 73 L |