1954 Peugeot 203 vs. 1979 Volvo 260
To start off, 1979 Volvo 260 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (45 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 260 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1954 Peugeot 203. 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, 1979 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Peugeot 203 | 1979 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 203 | 260 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2660 mm |
