1975 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm). This means 1975 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Corvette | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 144 Nm |
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 Length | 4710 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |