2008 Mazda B2300 vs. 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 2008 Mazda B2300 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda B2300 (144 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1963 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, 2008 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda B2300 | 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | B2300 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |
