2003 Fiat Idea vs. 2003 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Idea 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 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Idea. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volvo S40 weights approximately 219 kg more than 2003 Fiat Idea. 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, 2003 Volvo S40 (330 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Idea. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Idea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Idea | 2003 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Idea | S40 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1419 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 62 L |
