1970 Nissan President vs. 1961 Volvo 120
To start off, 1970 Nissan President is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan President (109 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1961 Volvo 120. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1961 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 610 kg more than 1961 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 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Nissan President | 1961 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | President | 120 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 237 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |