1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1963 Peugeot 404 is newer by 17 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Peugeot 404 (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V weights approximately 9 kg more than 1963 Peugeot 404.
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, 1963 Peugeot 404 (121 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | 170 V | 404 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
