1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1950 Peugeot 203 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1482 kg more than 1950 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | 500 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 50 L |
