1963 Toyota Publica vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 1965 Volvo 220 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volvo 220 (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volvo 220 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo 220 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1963 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Volvo 220 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Toyota Publica | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Publica | 220 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
