2000 Fiat Coupe vs. 1976 Volvo 240
To start off, 2000 Fiat Coupe is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Coupe (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volvo 240 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2000 Fiat Coupe.
Because 1976 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 1976 Volvo 240. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Coupe, 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, 2000 Fiat Coupe (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Coupe | 1976 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Coupe | 240 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
