1959 Volvo 120 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 52 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1261 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 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Volvo 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Volvo 120 | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Volvo | Volkswagen |
| Model | 120 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2893 mm |
