1998 BMW 845 vs. 1964 Volvo 220
To start off, 1998 BMW 845 is newer by 34 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1964 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 845 weights approximately 735 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, 1998 BMW 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 845 | 1964 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 845 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 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 | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 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 |
