1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 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 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1285 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
| Model | Silver Seraph | 220 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 45 L |
