1999 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1999 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP) has 506 more horse power than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 168 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
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 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus GT 1 | 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Lotus | Volvo |
| Model | GT 1 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
