Volvo Amazon 120 / 130 / 220 vs Volvo P1800 / 1800S / 1800E / 1800ES: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Volvo · 1956–1970
Amazon 120 / 130 / 220
- Power
- 63 kW86 PS
- 0–100 km/h
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Volvo · 1961–1973
P1800 / 1800S / 1800E / 1800ES
Price from €8,948 (1961)
- Power
- 97 kW132 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.5 s
Photo: Ssu / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Off-road Amazon 120 / 130 / 220 Drive and body: Rear-wheel drive · Sedan vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe
In plain words
Volvo P1800 / 1800S / 1800E / 1800ES has more power: 97 kW (132 PS) against 63 kW (86 PS) for Volvo Amazon 120 / 130 / 220. Volvo Amazon 120 / 130 / 220 is the older design (from 1956); Volvo P1800 / 1800S / 1800E / 1800ES arrived in 1961. On the catalog figures, the Volvo Amazon 120 / 130 / 220 is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Volvo Amazon 120 / 130 / 220 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
| Amazon 120 / 130 / 220 | P1800 / 1800S / 1800E / 1800ES | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 1,620 mm63.8 in | 1,700 mm66.9 in +80 mm +3.1 in +4.9% |
| Wheelbase | 2,590 mm102.0 in | 2,450 mm96.5 in −140 mm −5.5 in −5.4% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | No data |
Difference vs Amazon 120 / 130 / 220 (±). 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 Amazon 120 / 130 / 220 | Volvo P1800 / 1800S / 1800E / 1800ES | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 122S (B18) · petrol · 63 kW (86 PS) | 1800E (B20E) · petrol · 97 kW (132 PS) |
| Production years | 1956–1970 | 1961–1973 |
| Body | Sedan | Coupe |
| Class | D-segment (mid-size) | Sports car |
| Country | Sweden | Sweden |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 63 kW (86 PS) 84 hp | 97 kW (132 PS) 130 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 49–63 kW (67–86 PS) 66–84 hp | 75–97 kW (102–132 PS) 101–130 hp |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | No data | 9.5 s |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,778 cc · 4 cyl 1.8 l | 1,986 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l |
| Engine code | B18 | B20E |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,490 mm 176.8 in † | No data |
| Width | 1,620 mm 63.8 in | 1,700 mm 66.9 in |
| Height | 1,505 mm 59.3 in | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,590 mm 102.0 in | 2,450 mm 96.5 in |
| Price | ||
| Price | No data | from €8,948 (1961) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Country, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
† from another version of this generation.