1992 Rover 100 vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Volvo 120 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1992 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 100 | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Rover | Volvo |
| Model | 100 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
