1994 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1994 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 35 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 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 755 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, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Infiniti Q45 | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Infiniti | Volvo |
Model | Q45 | 120 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 396 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |