1980 Buick Estate vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 15 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 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 855 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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Estate | 220 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
