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Volvo P1800 / 1800S / 1800E / 1800ES vs Volvo 480 I: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Volvo P1800 / 1800S / 1800E / 1800ES

Volvo · 1961–1973

P1800 / 1800S / 1800E / 1800ES

B PI 516

Price from €8,948 (1961)

Power
97 kW132 PS
0–100 km/h
9.5 s
Top speed
-

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Volvo 480 I

Volvo · 1986–1995

480 I

B PI 500

Power
80 kW109 PS
0–100 km/h
9.5 s
Top speed
190 km/h

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

  • Off-road 480 I Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Hatchback vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe

In plain words

Volvo P1800 / 1800S / 1800E / 1800ES has more power: 97 kW (132 PS) against 80 kW (109 PS) for Volvo 480 I. Volvo P1800 / 1800S / 1800E / 1800ES is the older design (from 1961); Volvo 480 I arrived in 1986. On the catalog figures, the Volvo 480 I is the pick for off-road.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
StatP1800 / 1800S / 1800E / 1800ES480 I
PIB · 516B · 500
Power 35 37
Grip 43 40
Handling 88 80
Top speed 38 35
Launch 34 34
Reliability 56 74

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 480 I1.7 ES · petrol · 80 kW (109 PS) 16.74 sat 132 km/h
  2. 2 P1800 / 1800S / 1800E / 1800ES1800E (B20E) · petrol · 97 kW (132 PS) 16.77 sat 130 km/h · +0.03 s

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Size and weight

P1800 / 1800S / 1800E / 1800ES480 I
Width 1,700 mm66.9 in 1,710 mm67.3 in +10 mm +0.4 in +0.6%
Wheelbase 2,450 mm96.5 in 2,503 mm98.5 in +53 mm +2.1 in +2.2%
Fits a standard garage? No dataYes

Difference vs P1800 / 1800S / 1800E / 1800ES (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Full specifications

Volvo P1800 / 1800S / 1800E / 1800ESVolvo 480 I
General
Version 1800E (B20E) · petrol · 97 kW (132 PS) 1.7 ES · petrol · 80 kW (109 PS)
Production years 1961–1973 1986–1995
Body Coupe Hatchback
Class Sports car C-segment (compact)
Country Sweden Netherlands
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 97 kW (132 PS) 130 hp Better 80 kW (109 PS) 107 hp
Power, all versions 75–97 kW (102–132 PS) 101–130 hp 76–90 kW (103–122 PS) 102–121 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. No data 140 Nm 103 lb-ft
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. 9.5 s 9.5 s
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. No data 190 km/h 118 mph
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 1,986 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l 1,721 cc · 4 cyl 1.7 l
Engine code B20E No data
Gearbox No data 5-speed manual
Drive Rear-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length No data 4,258 mm 167.6 in
Width 1,700 mm 66.9 in 1,710 mm 67.3 in
Height No data 1,318 mm 51.9 in
Wheelbase 2,450 mm 96.5 in 2,503 mm 98.5 in
Price
Price from €8,948 (1961) No data

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

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