1994 Peugeot 106 vs. 1994 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1994 Peugeot 106 and 1994 Volvo 850 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 1994 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volvo 850 (240 HP) has 140 more horse power than 1994 Peugeot 106. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1994 Peugeot 106.
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, 1994 Volvo 850 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Peugeot 106. (112 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1994 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Peugeot 106 | 1994 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 106 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
