1959 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1970 Volvo 120
To start off, 1970 Volvo 120 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 120 (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 Volvo 120.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Volvo 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola 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, 1970 Volvo 120 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat Campagnola | 1970 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Campagnola | 120 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
