1986 Lada 2104 vs. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1986 Lada 2104 is newer by 17 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lada 2104 (70 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada 2104 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 205 kg more than 1986 Lada 2104.
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, 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lada 2104 | 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Lada | Volvo |
| Model | 2104 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
