1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (165 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 345 kg more than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. 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 Chevrolet Nova (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Nova | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
