1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (255 HP) has 188 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 284 kg more than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
