1965 Volvo 220 vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 220 would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1205 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, 2012 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Volvo 220 | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Volvo | Kia |
| Model | 220 | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
