1987 Peugeot 505 vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 505 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volvo 1800 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 1800 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1972 Volvo 1800.
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, 1972 Volvo 1800 (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Peugeot 505 | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 505 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |
