1955 Peugeot 203 vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1972 Volvo 1800 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 1800 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1955 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, 1972 Volvo 1800 (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Peugeot 203 | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 203 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
