1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 24 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (94 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 125 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | 75 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 58 L |
