2003 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2003 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Barchetta and 2003 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Volvo S40. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2003 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volvo S40 weights approximately 389 kg more than 2003 Fiat Barchetta.
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, 2003 Volvo S40 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Barchetta | 2003 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Barchetta | S40 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 83.1 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 62 L |