2001 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 36 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 690 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, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
| Model | L 200 | 220 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
