2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1957 Volvo 120
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1957 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 418 kg more than 1957 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, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Camaro | 1957 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Camaro | 120 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
