1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP) has 258 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 513 kg more than 1968 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 (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | 120 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
