2001 Fiat Ecobasic vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Ecobasic would be higher. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. (60 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. (163 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Ecobasic | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Ecobasic | V50 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4520 mm |
