1999 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1962 Volvo 220
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 37 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Volvo 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 215 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, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Volkswagen Golf | 1962 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Golf | 220 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
