1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 23 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 495 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, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 220 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
