2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP) has 328 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 535 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
