1972 Austin Marina vs. 1956 Volvo 120
To start off, 1972 Austin Marina is newer by 16 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Volvo 120 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1972 Austin Marina.
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, 1956 Volvo 120 (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Marina | 1956 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | Marina | 120 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1273 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
