1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1959 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | 1750 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
