1970 Honda S800 vs. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1970 Honda S800 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 505 kg more than 1970 Honda S800.
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 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S800 | 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | S800 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
