1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 352 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Giulietta | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
