1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1956 Volvo 120
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 33 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (238 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1956 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo 120.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1956 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Camaro | 120 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
