1965 Jensen CV-8 vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, both 1965 Jensen CV-8 and 1965 Volvo 220 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 579 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jensen CV-8 | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Jensen | Volvo |
| Model | CV-8 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1594 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
