1990 Nissan Laurel vs. 1956 Volvo 120
To start off, 1990 Nissan Laurel is newer by 34 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 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 175 kg more than 1956 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, 1990 Nissan Laurel (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan Laurel | 1956 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Laurel | 120 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
