2003 Peugeot 206 vs. 2003 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2003 Peugeot 206 and 2003 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo C70 (242 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volvo C70 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Volvo C70 (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 206. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Peugeot 206 | 2003 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
Model | 206 | C70 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 68 L |