1969 Volvo 120 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 320 kg more than 1969 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 120. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Volvo 120 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Volvo | Porsche |
| Model | 120 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
