2004 Peugeot 407 vs. 2004 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2004 Peugeot 407 and 2004 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo C70 (161 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 407. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 112 kg more than 2004 Volvo C70.
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, 2004 Peugeot 407 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo C70. (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Peugeot 407 | 2004 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
Model | 407 | C70 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |