1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1967 Opel Commodore 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 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 175 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 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Commodore | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Commodore | 120 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |