1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1962 Volvo 220
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 220 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 671 kg more than 1962 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 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 1962 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Park Avenue | 220 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
