1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 5 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, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 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 583 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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, 1971 Alpine A 110 (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Alpine | Volvo |
| Model | A 110 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
