1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 1958 Volvo 120
To start off, 1983 Avanti Avanti is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1958 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1958 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 625 kg more than 1958 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, 1983 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Avanti Avanti | 1958 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Avanti | Volvo |
| Model | Avanti | 120 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
