1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is newer by 34 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas weights approximately 785 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, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (394 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 220. (144 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | Vanden Plas | 220 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
