1982 BMW 328 vs. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 291 kg more than 1969 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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 328 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1215 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
