1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1956 Volvo 120
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1956 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 172 kg more than 1956 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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1956 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | AMC | Volvo |
| Model | Gremlin | 120 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
