1970 Peugeot 504 vs. 1970 Volvo 120
To start off, both 1970 Peugeot 504 and 1970 Volvo 120 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1970 Volvo 120. 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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 120. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Peugeot 504 | 1970 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 504 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
