1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1970 AMC Ambassador is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 4,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Ambassador (210 HP) has 143 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 435 kg more than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. 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, 1970 AMC Ambassador (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | AMC | Volvo |
| Model | Ambassador | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
