1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1960 Volvo 120
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1960 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1960 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 720 kg more than 1960 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo 120. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1960 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Impala | 120 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2610 mm |
