1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1956 Volvo 120
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is newer by 10 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1956 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Volvo 120 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1956 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Scarabeo | 120 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2610 mm |
