1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 Volvo 120
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1956 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 625 kg more than 1956 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | 120 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
