1956 Buick 40 vs. 1964 Volvo 220
To start off, 1964 Volvo 220 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1964 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 689 kg more than 1964 Volvo 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1964 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | 40 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
