1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 (120 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 278 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, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
Model | 190 | 203 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |