1959 Volvo 120 vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 51 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 808 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.
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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Volvo 120 | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Volvo | Dodge |
| Model | 120 | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2764 mm |
