1956 Volvo P 1900 vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1968 Volvo 120 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo P 1900 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 1956 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 120 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1956 Volvo P 1900. 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, 1968 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Volvo P 1900 | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | P 1900 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1414 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 | 103 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
