1986 Buick Regal vs. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 20 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 272 kg more than 1966 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, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Regal | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
