1973 Fiat 124 vs. 1956 Volvo 120
To start off, 1973 Fiat 124 is newer by 17 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, 1973 Fiat 124 (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Volvo 120 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1973 Fiat 124.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 124 | 1956 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 124 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
