1964 Volvo 120 vs. 1957 Volvo 120
To start off, 1964 Volvo 120 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Volvo 120 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volvo 120 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1957 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, 1964 Volvo 120 (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Volvo 120 | 1957 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | 120 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
