1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, both 1969 Dodge Challenger and 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (200 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 351 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Dodge Challenger (422 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Challenger | 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Challenger | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
