1987 BMW 750 vs. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP) has 229 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1967 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 750 | 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 750 | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4986 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 451 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |