2005 BMW 330 vs. 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 42 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (189 HP) has 122 more horse power than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 415 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, 2005 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 330 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |
