1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 35 kg more than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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, 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Volvo |
Model | 3000 Mk III | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |