1967 Volvo 120 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP) has 426 more horse power than 1967 Volvo 120. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 556 kg more than 1967 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Volvo 120 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Volvo | Porsche |
| Model | 120 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 493 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |
