1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 10 is newer by 33 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 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 677 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, 1998 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Alpina | Volvo |
| Model | B 10 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
