1962 Peugeot 404 vs. 1962 Volvo 120
To start off, both 1962 Peugeot 404 and 1962 Volvo 120 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Volvo 120 (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1962 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1962 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1962 Volvo 120.
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, 1962 Volvo 120 (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Peugeot 404. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Peugeot 404 | 1962 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 404 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1618 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
