1957 Allard GT vs. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard GT would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP) has 143 more horse power than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT 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 78 kg more than 1957 Allard GT.
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, 1957 Allard GT (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Allard | Volvo |
| Model | GT | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
