1946 Triumph Roadster vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1968 Volvo 120 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo 120 (67 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1946 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1946 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 140 kg more than 1968 Volvo 120.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1968 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Triumph Roadster. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Triumph Roadster | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Triumph | Volvo |
| Model | Roadster | 120 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1776 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
