1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1959 Volvo 120 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | 220 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2193 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
