1951 Mercury Roadster vs. 1944 Peugeot 202

To start off, 1951 Mercury Roadster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Mercury Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercury Roadster (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1944 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercury Roadster should accelerate faster than 1944 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 765 kg more than 1944 Peugeot 202. 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. 1951 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 1944 Peugeot 202 has manual transmission. 1944 Peugeot 202 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Mercury Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Mercury Roadster 1944 Peugeot 202
Make Mercury Peugeot
Model Roadster 202
Year Released 1951 1944
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3990 cc 1133 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 30 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 785 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2460 mm


 

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