2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 50 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 110 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Tahoe | 120 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
