1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,194 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 405 (196 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Peugeot 405 (289 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | 220 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
