1996 BMW 840 vs. 1964 Volvo 220
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo 220 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1964 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1964 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, 1996 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1964 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 840 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
