1959 Volvo 120 vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 53 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1578 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Volvo 120 | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Volvo | GMC |
| Model | 120 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3302 mm |
