2002 Honda Vamos vs. 1970 Volvo 120
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 120 (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 120 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. 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, 1970 Volvo 120 (157 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 1970 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 1970 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Vamos | 120 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
