2000 Venturi Atlantique vs. 1960 Volvo 120
To start off, 2000 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1960 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1960 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 295 kg more than 1960 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, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo 120. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Venturi Atlantique | 1960 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Venturi | Volvo |
| Model | Atlantique | 120 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
