1959 Volvo 120 vs. 2012 Lancia Voyager
To start off, 2012 Lancia Voyager 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 2,777 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Voyager (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Voyager should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 1115 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 1959 Volvo 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Volvo 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lancia Voyager (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Volvo 120 | 2012 Lancia Voyager | |
| Make | Volvo | Lancia |
| Model | 120 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3078 mm |
