1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 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 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | 120 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7440 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
