1970 Sunbeam Chamois vs. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1970 Sunbeam Chamois is newer by 2 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett (67 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett should accelerate faster than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 500 kg more than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Sunbeam Chamois | 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Volvo |
| Model | Chamois | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 874 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2610 mm |
