1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 32 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP) has 347 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 660 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, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | DB7 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
