2009 BMW 535 vs. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 2009 BMW 535 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 535 (300 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1965 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 535 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 535 | 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 535 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
