1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1961 Volvo 220
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Volvo 220 would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1961 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1961 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1961 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | 1961 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Bonneville | 220 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6558 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2610 mm |
