1992 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 33 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 945 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, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Cadillac Brougham | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Brougham | 120 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2610 mm |
