1956 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,100 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP) has 229 more horse power than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 368 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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.
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1956 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 340 Spider | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4100 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 67 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1218 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |