1959 Skoda 440 vs. 1964 Volvo 220
To start off, 1964 Volvo 220 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volvo 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Volvo 220 (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Volvo 220 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volvo 220 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1959 Skoda 440. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Volvo 220 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Volvo 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Skoda 440 | 1964 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Skoda | Volvo |
| Model | 440 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1174 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
