1959 Aston Martin DBR2 vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, both 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 and 1959 Volvo 120 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 (312 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 should accelerate faster than 1959 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | DBR2 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
