2003 Fiat Punto vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 2003 Fiat Punto is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 240 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Volvo 240 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Punto | 240 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |
