1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP) has 355 more horse power than 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1964 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 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 730 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Continental | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
