1960 Volvo 120 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1960 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1960 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 305 kg more than 1960 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo 120. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Volvo 120 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Volvo | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Celica |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |