1975 Seat 124 vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 1975 Seat 124 is newer by 10 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo 220 weights approximately 61 kg more than 1975 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Volvo 220 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 124 | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | 124 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
