1996 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1969 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 Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Volvo 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 120. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Range Rover | 120 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
