1957 BMW 600 vs. 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett (67 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 665 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 600 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2610 mm |
