1996 Porsche 993 vs. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 29 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP) has 215 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 175 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (342 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche 993 | 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 993 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
