1968 Peugeot 404 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 404 (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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, 1968 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Peugeot 404 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
Model | 404 | 66 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1618 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |