2006 Honda Element vs. 1962 Volvo 220
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 44 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 975 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, 2006 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 1962 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Element | 220 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
