1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 39 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (302 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1475 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.
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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
| Model | Silver Spur | 120 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2610 mm |
