1968 Volvo P 210 Duett vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 483 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 780 kg more than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (749 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 605 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Volvo | Porsche |
| Model | P 210 Duett | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 749 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
