1985 Renault 25 vs. 1965 Volvo 122
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 122. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 122 would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volvo 122 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volvo 122 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1965 Volvo 122.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Volvo 122 (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo 122 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault 25 | 1965 Volvo 122 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | 25 | 122 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
