1959 Volvo 120 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 54 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 995 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Volvo 120 | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Volvo | Aston Martin |
| Model | 120 | Rapide |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2989 mm |
