1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 1970 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1970 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (200 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1970 Volvo P 1800. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 446 kg more than 1970 Volvo P 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Dodge Challenger (422 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo P 1800. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Challenger | 1970 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Challenger | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
