1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 66 (56 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203.
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, 1979 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1950 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1950 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Peugeot 203 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 203 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
