2005 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 1964 Volvo 220
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo 220 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Prizm weights approximately 75 kg more than 1964 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, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Prizm | 1964 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Prizm | 220 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
