2005 BMW 545 vs. 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 2005 BMW 545 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (328 HP) has 261 more horse power than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 545 weights approximately 412 kg more than 1962 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 545 | 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 545 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
