1999 Buick Regal vs. 1964 Volvo 220
To start off, 1999 Buick Regal is newer by 35 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Regal (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1964 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 545 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, 1999 Buick Regal (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 1964 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Regal | 220 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
