1967 Subaru 360 vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1967 Subaru 360 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Volvo 120 (76 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1967 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1967 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Volvo 120 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1967 Subaru 360. 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, 1959 Volvo 120 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Subaru 360 | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Subaru | Volvo |
| Model | 360 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 415 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2610 mm |
