1961 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett (67 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 325 kg more than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Cabriolet | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
