1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP) has 258 more horse power than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 305 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 45 L |
