1995 Acura NSX vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 36 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 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 502 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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Acura | Volvo |
| Model | NSX | 120 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |
