1958 Peugeot 203 vs. 1958 Volvo 120
To start off, both 1958 Peugeot 203 and 1958 Volvo 120 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Volvo 120 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Volvo 120 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Volvo 120 (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Peugeot 203 | 1958 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 203 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
