1988 Venturi Coupe vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1988 Venturi Coupe is newer by 29 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 260 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, 1988 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Venturi Coupe | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Venturi | Volvo |
| Model | Coupe | 120 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
