1965 Peugeot 204 vs. 1965 Saab MC
To start off, both 1965 Peugeot 204 and 1965 Saab MC were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Peugeot 204 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Saab MC (54 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Saab MC should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1965 Saab MC.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1965 Saab MC (91 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Saab MC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Peugeot 204 | 1965 Saab MC | |
| Make | Peugeot | Saab |
| Model | 204 | MC |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1255 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 125 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 888 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |
