1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1991 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 25 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP) has 110 more horse power than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 622 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, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Roadmaster | 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Roadmaster | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
