1997 Peugeot 406 vs. 1997 Volvo S70
To start off, both 1997 Peugeot 406 and 1997 Volvo S70 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,434 cc (5 cylinders), 1997 Volvo S70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo S70 (138 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 406. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo S70 should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1997 Volvo S70.
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, 1997 Volvo S70 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 406. (136 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo S70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Peugeot 406 | 1997 Volvo S70 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 406 | S70 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 2434 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1437 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
