1964 Peugeot 404 vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 1965 Volvo 220 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Peugeot 404 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 1 more horse power than 1964 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volvo 220 should accelerate faster than 1964 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1965 Volvo 220.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Volvo 220 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Peugeot 404 | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 404 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1618 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
