2009 BMW 328 vs. 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP) has 164 more horse power than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1962 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 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 328 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
