1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 75 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 (155 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | 190 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
