1958 Volvo 120 vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1958 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1958 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Equator weights approximately 300 kg more than 1958 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, 2012 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Volvo 120 | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Volvo | Suzuki |
| Model | 120 | Equator |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3200 mm |
