2005 TVR Speed 12 vs. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP) has 723 more horse power than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 215 kg more than 2005 TVR Speed 12.
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 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 737 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 TVR Speed 12 | 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | TVR | Volvo |
| Model | Speed 12 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7730 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 790 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |
