2007 Honda Accord vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 42 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 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 403 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Accord | 220 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
