1988 BMW 535 vs. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 22 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (215 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 312 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, 1988 BMW 535 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 535 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
