1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bentley S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bentley S2 would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 703 kg more than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bentley S2 | 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | S2 | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |