1965 Volvo P 210 Duett vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1993 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 435 kg more than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Volvo | Buick |
| Model | P 210 Duett | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 205 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2820 mm |
