1959 Volvo 120 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (523 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 593 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 582 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Volvo 120 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Volvo | Porsche |
| Model | 120 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4477 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |
