2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 40 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 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP) has 426 more horse power than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 594 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Arnage | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
