1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1962 Volvo 220
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 220 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo 220 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1962 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 1600 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
