2000 Honda Civic vs. 1962 Volvo 220
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 38 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, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 110 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, 1962 Volvo 220 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Volvo 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1962 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Civic | 220 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
