1996 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1956 Volvo 120
To start off, 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1956 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 455 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.
Because 1996 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Volvo 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Step Wagon | 1956 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Step Wagon | 120 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
