1995 Rover 400 vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 1995 Rover 400 is newer by 30 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 400 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 400 weights approximately 105 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, 1995 Rover 400 (183 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Rover 400 | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
Make | Rover | Volvo |
Model | 400 | 220 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |