1963 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1956 Volvo 120
To start off, 1963 Fiat Grand Break is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat Grand Break (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 275 kg more than 1956 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, 1963 Fiat Grand Break (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat Grand Break | 1956 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Break | 120 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
