1988 Peugeot 205 vs. 1988 Volvo 740
To start off, both 1988 Peugeot 205 and 1988 Volvo 740 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 740 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Volvo 740 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Volvo 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 205, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 205. (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Peugeot 205 | 1988 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
Model | 205 | 740 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |