1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 37 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | 2000 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1178 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 45 L |
