1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 1 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (100 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 48 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
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 Gremlin (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | AMC | Volvo |
| Model | Gremlin | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
