1985 Opel Monza vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1985 Opel Monza is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Monza weights approximately 331 kg more than 1959 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, 1985 Opel Monza (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Monza | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Monza | 120 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
