1999 GMC Safari vs. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 740 kg more than 1968 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 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Safari | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
