1978 BMW 628 vs. 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1978 BMW 628 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 628 (185 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett.
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, 1978 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 628 | 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 628 | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |