1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1968 Fiat 124 is newer by 3 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 124 (70 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 275 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124.
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, 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 124 | 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 124 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 45 L |
