2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 39 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 655 kg more than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Defender | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1778 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1215 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |