1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 285 kg more than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Land Rover Serie II | 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Serie II | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2284 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2460 mm |
