1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1955 Peugeot 403 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 220 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 403. 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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
Model | 300S | 403 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |