1969 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 393 kg more than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
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 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
| Model | Galant | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1376 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
