1956 Volvo 120 vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1956 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 488 kg more than 1956 Volvo 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Volvo 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Volvo 120 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Volvo | Subaru |
| Model | 120 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2751 mm |
