1976 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 120. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1096 kg more than 1968 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, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 120. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Bonneville | 120 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2106 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2610 mm |
