2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 37 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP) has 425 more horse power than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett.
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, 2006 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Alpina | Volvo |
| Model | B5 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
