1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1982 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1982 Peugeot 505 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1982 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1982 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1982 Peugeot 505 (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1982 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
Model | 190 | 505 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |