1990 Porsche Pan Americana vs. 1956 Volvo 120
To start off, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1956 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana weights approximately 481 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 Porsche Pan Americana (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | 1956 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | Pan Americana | 120 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
