1992 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 27 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 220 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, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Volvo |
| Model | Carlton | 220 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
