1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 37 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 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1095 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.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Volvo 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Discovery | 120 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
