1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 31 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 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 120. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1290 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, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 120. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
| Model | Silver Seraph | 120 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 45 L |
