2005 Peugeot 407 vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 407 and 2005 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (168 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 407. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 407. 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, 2005 Volvo V70 (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 407. (218 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 407 | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 407 | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
