1999 BMW 845 vs. 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1999 BMW 845 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 845 (282 HP) has 215 more horse power than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 845 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1963 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 BMW 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 845 | 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 845 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
