1959 Volvo 120 vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 315 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Volvo 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza 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, 2009 Subaru Impreza (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Volvo 120 | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Volvo | Subaru |
| Model | 120 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2619 mm |
