1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V vs. 1952 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1952 Peugeot 203 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 44 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V weights approximately 214 kg more than 1952 Peugeot 203.
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, 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | 1952 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
Model | 170 V | 203 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 107 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |