1993 Honda NSX vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 340 kg more than 1969 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, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 120. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda NSX | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | NSX | 120 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
