1960 Volvo 120 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 53 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1960 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1960 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 498 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, 2013 Nissan Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo 120. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Volvo 120 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Volvo | Nissan |
| Model | 120 | Z |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
