1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1965 Volvo 122
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 27 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 122. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 122. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 988 kg more than 1965 Volvo 122. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 122. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 122.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1965 Volvo 122 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | 500 | 122 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
