1969 Volvo 120 vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 44 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1560 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.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Volvo 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 120. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Volvo 120 | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
Make | Volvo | Land Rover |
Model | 120 | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2745 mm |