2000 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2000 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2000 Fiat Barchetta and 2000 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo S60 (137 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Barchetta. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S60 weights approximately 449 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Volvo S60 (260 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Fiat Barchetta | 2000 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Barchetta | S60 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1509 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2800 mm |