1994 BMW M5 vs. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 28 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 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP) has 268 more horse power than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 568 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, 1994 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | M5 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3793 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
