2006 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 2,399 cc, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Solstice (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Solstice weights approximately 132 kg more than 1968 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, 2006 Pontiac Solstice (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac Solstice | 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Solstice | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1778 cc |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2610 mm |
